According to the Global Times, on the afternoon of October 30, the Ministry of Defense held a regular press conference, where Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, answered questions from reporters.
A reporter asked, Indonesian Minister of Defense recently confirmed that the country will purchase Chinese J-10 fighter jets. Can the Ministry of Defense confirm this? What is the comment on the development of military relations between the two countries?
Zhang Xiaogang stated that China has always taken a cautious and responsible attitude toward the export of military equipment. We are willing to share new achievements in equipment construction with countries that love peace, and jointly maintain international and regional peace and stability.
According to Indonesian media earlier this month, Indonesian Minister of Defense Suryo confirmed that the country has decided to purchase Chinese-made J-10 fighter jets. The Indonesian Ministry of Finance revealed that it has approved a defense budget of at least 9 billion U.S. dollars.
Observation Network's military commentator believes that Indonesia's procurement of J-10 fighter jets reflects the widespread recognition of the combat capability and competitiveness of China's export military aircraft after the "5·7 Air Battle" between India and Pakistan. Its strength is sufficient to counterbalance the air forces of neighboring countries. At the same time, as a symbol of President Prabowo attending the "9·3 Military Parade," cooperation between China and Indonesia in all fields has shown a thriving momentum. The successful export of the J-10 fighter jet has milestone significance in both technical and political aspects, and will open up a new pattern in bilateral military trade, with subsequent cooperation results very promising.
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